Myanmar has a long vibrant history. Myanmar history began when races of Mongoloid stock from central Asia descended to the plains, probably in the mid-9th century. They came into contact with Pyus and Mons who had already attained a higher level of civilization before 11th century. King Anawrahta (1004-77) welded into one kingdom a group of formerly independent states, with Bagan as capital. But Bagan succumbed to the onslaught of the Mongols in 1287. Myanmar split up into small principalities unit at last she was totally annexed by the British imperialists in the year 1885. Myanmar people united and consecutively fought against the British imperialists and the Japanese fascists who ruled Myanmar from 1942-45. Thus Myanmar independence is really hard-won with the strength of the entire mass of people.

Theravada Buddhism is professed by the great majority of the people of Myanmar. About 87% of population are Buddhists, 5% are animists, 4.5% ar e Christian, 4% are Muslim and 1.5% are Hindu.

Myanmar has three seasons: the rainy, the cold and the hot seasons. The rainy season is from May to mid October. Average temperature will be 25-30 C. The cold season is from November to January. Average temperature will be 20-24 C. The hot season is from February to April. Average temperature will be 30-35 C.